John Cali is a writer, blogger, and channel for a group of spirit guides. His next book is Conversations with Spirit: Real Answers To Life’s Pesky Questions, Book 1. John lives in northwestern Wyoming, in the USA’s northern Rocky Mountains. Sign up for his free newsletter here. You’ll receive a free copy of The Book of Joy: How To Live Every Day of Your Life Happily Ever After.

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I am reminded of an incident when I was 5, 76 years ago. My Dad stopped at a fence of a farm where a cow was standing by the fence. My Dad said, “You can pet her; she won’t hurt you.” I said, “What will she do if I don’t pet her?” It’s always been easier for me to pet dogs and I’m glad that my family had a dog when I was young. To keep my life simple, I have nothing at home that requires water but I do have a bunch of artificial flowers in my living room (my favorite – lilacs) and in my bathroom. Now I’m reminded of attending a monthly Buddhist meditation. They decided it would be nice to have some flowers so they began putting a vase of flowers in the middle of the room. “I said to the group, “You know when you cut flowers, you are killing them.” At the next meeting there was a flower plant in the middle of the room.

Dear John,
Happy 1000 th celebration of giving of your love, kindness, caring, and spirit!
A blink of eternity, in time forever…..seems much shorter in time, like falling leaves the time flys.
Thankyou for being a radiant light of joy, laughter, hope, and a brilliant divine spark of spirit and uplifting communication to the boundless limitless frequencies on Earth and beyond.
Love,
Karen

So true, John, on how the world seems to be getting smaller with the wonders of the internet. Thank you for introducing us to Barbara. It’s comforting to see a kind soul taking time for the animals in this crazy world.

You’re welcome, John. I can see that she is incredibly gifted. I have a friend who used to live in Colorado by the name of Barbara that is an animal communicator. I had an opportunity to work with her in helping a horse many years ago. I wonder if she is the same Barbara.

I knew it was probably a long shot, John, as the same Barbara. Nevertheless, I love this Barbara’s wonderful gentle soul and I’m glad she is honoring her calling in reaching out to the spirit of animals.

Congratulations in your 1000th post, John. Thank you for sharing the wisdom of spirit, and indeed your own kindness, generosity and wisdom. You have touched the lives of so many, including myself, and I pass on my thanks and deep gratitude. I love the simplicity of your posts, they are accessible to everyone.
Thanks again, John and God bless you x

Happy 1000th!! Celebrating with you with much gratitude and love.
I came to your site comparatively recently (maybe 40 blogs ago). I was looking for answers and love the simplicity and clarity of Spirit’s messages which have helped me regain my direction and my joy in living. Thank you so much.
Cheers to you John

I almost wanted to leave the comment at that – because if you could hear the tone of my woof – it says it all… congratulations, job well done, thank you, and lots of love … and that you’re the best – like dogs always make us feel. Your articles are always articulate and the voice of Spirit always comes through with a very direct simplicity. It has been a true pleasure reading your articles and feeling their positive affect in my life and love.

They have always resonated with the truth I have experienced in life, much of which could not be validated by others’ experience and which has most certainly gone against the mainstream. And although I still feel my views are not mainstream, I experience very little conflict in life and continually meet more and more positive people.

I understand that what I experience is a direct reflection of how I see myself – so it reinforces everything I have read here and truly understand how wonderful it is to love myself as much as possible, God dang it. 😉

My little joke is because most people don’t find it easy to love themselves – I get that and have experienced that in my life – but like most things the more we do, the easier it gets.

Although I don’t think you ever preach – you can still consider me part of the choir.

I understand about not being part of the mainstream — I’ve been gone so long from that, I’ve nearly forgotten what it’s like. As with you, I experience almost no conflict any longer, and continue meeting some incredible folks — mostly through the work I’m blessed to do.

I agree with you about self-love — the more we do it, the easier it gets. And, I would add, the more fun it gets. 🙂

Thanks again, dear brother, for all your love and support over the years.

Congratulations John, on your 1000th release! I can’t say I’ve read them all, but many of them truly made a difference in my life. You and Spirit are indeed always a beacon, not only in my personal life, but regarding the Running Fox work as well. Thank you John!

Thank you so much, Hans. I may have read them all — but I can’t remember them all. 🙂

You have been a strong and loving presence in my life, personally and in your wonderful work with Running Fox. I’m deeply grateful to you for all the years of our close friendship. You’ve made a huge difference.

A truly momentous occasion, Sir! Wish I were there to pop a bottle of bubbly with all of your followers. Let’s plan that for your 10,000th issue.

Loved all of the Spirit quotes, but the one about “It’s time to stop that nonsense” (about death being an illusion) rang so very true. It is time. I don’t think that’s about just bodily death but includes the death of a friendship, the death of a state of being, the death of just any old thing.

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